The Chobham Recreation Ground Charitable Trust
Charity number 305004
Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023
Trustees: Chobham Parish Council Address: c/o Chobham Parish Council Recreation Ground Station Road Chobham Surrey GU24 8AJ
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Governing Document
Declaration of Trust dated 21st September 1920 as amended by scheme of 12th October 1948 and 6th December 2011
Objectives of the Trust
The provision of recreational facilities for the benefit of the local community and other members of the general public
Summary of the main activities of the charity during the year
The income of the Trust for the year amounted to £43,701 (2022:£44,744). The income from the Parish Pavilion hirings increased significantly to £9,863 in 2023 (2022: £4,439 ) to pre-COVID levels. This was offset by no grants being received in 2023.
The expenditure for the year amounted to £43,701 (2022:£44,744). The expenditure for legal fees of £975 was substantially lower in 2023 (2022: £4,258). This was offset by an increase of Staff costs of £6,306 in 2023 (2022: £4,968) and in costs recharged from Chobham Parish Council of £23,838 (2022: £20,925).
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The Chobham Recreation Ground Charitable Trust Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023
Income and Expenditure account: General Fund
| Income and Expenditure account: General Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Income | £ | £ |
| Pavilion Hire | 9,863 | 4,439 |
| All Weather Surface Hire & Lightning | 3,942 | 3,485 |
| Recreation Ground | 860 | 413 |
| Licence Fees | 4,676 | 3,426 |
| Office Rent & Room Hire | 3,300 | 2,250 |
| Grants | 1,500 | |
| Grants from Chobham Parish Council | 21,060 | 29,231 |
| Interest income | - | - |
| Total receipts | 43,701 | 44,744 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Admin recharge from Chobham Parish Council | 23,838 | 20,925 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 7,142 | 8,976 |
| Staff costs | 6,306 | 4,964 |
| Insurance | 1,981 | 2,275 |
| Electricity | 1,853 | 2,186 |
| General & water rates | 403 | 186 |
| Independent Examination Fee | 210 | 150 |
| Legal & valuation fees | 975 | 4,258 |
| Other Costs | 993 | 824 |
| Total payments | 43,701 | 44,744 |
| Net receipts/(payments) for the year | - | - |
The Annual Deficit on the Recreation Ground Trust is met by a grant from Chobham Parish Council
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| Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Balance Sheet | £ | £ |
| Accruals | 935 | 750 |
| Creditor | 19,041 | 1,223 |
| Creditor - Chobham Parish Council | 26,950 | 42,549 |
| Receipts in advance | 716 | 432 |
| Total Liabilities | 47,642 | 44,954 |
| Debtors | 33 | 616 |
| Grant Receivable from Chobham Parish Council | 15,734 | 24,433 |
| VAT | 65 | 370 |
| Bank | 31,810 | 19,535 |
| Total Assets | 47,642 | 44,954 |
| Net Assets / Liabilities | - | - |
| Reserves | - | - |
Signed on behalf of the Trustee
Date:
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Report to the trustees of The Chobham Recreation Ground Charitable Trust on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31st March 2023.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
-the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Kevin Rose ACMA
Date 9th August 2023
IAC Audit and Consultancy Ltd 23 Westbury Road Yarnbrook Wiltshire BA14 6AG
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